Special risk groups are eligible to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine for free under the national immunisation program nip. Immunity and how vaccines work immunisation against. Influenza a and influenza b are responsible for most clinical illness. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions.
Immunisation is the most important way we can protect against the flu and reduce the number of flu infections and deaths. Since the last edition of immunisation against infectious disease the green book, the immunisation programme has seen a number of changes, to both. All patients 65 years and over and children under 5 years are eligible for a free government supplied immunisation. The national flu immunisation programme 201920 nhs england. Revised recommendations for the administration of more. For example, tetanus and diphtheria vaccines contain inactivated toxins toxoids, influenza vaccine contains a surface protein called haemagglutinin, and pneumococcal vaccine contains the polysaccharide from the capsule. Immunisation schedule treatment summary bnfc content. The my health, learning and development green book is given to the parents of every newborn child in victoria. The green book who should, in the first season they are. Public health england updated the uk immunisation schedule the green book chapter 11 in january 2020. Update from the national immunisation advisory committee 29 october 2019. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions chapter 7 immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditionsanuary 22 respond more poorly to vaccination and should be considered for additional vaccination.
The overall aim of the uks routine immunisation schedule is to provide protection against the following vaccinepreventable infections. Please read the information below about the 2020 wa influenza immunisation program and protect your patients by opportunistically offering influenza immunisation to all who are eligible for the free vaccine through the national immunisation program. Sometimes, it can cause a mild raised temperature fever and slight muscle aches for a day or so. The reason for giving influenza vaccine is that influenza can cause considerable morbidity and mortality in the above mentioned categories. Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020 immunisation programs.
The australian influenza vaccine committee aivc met on wednesday 9th october 2019 in canberra to recommend influenza viruses to be used in the 2020 influenza vaccines. The aim of this learning resource is to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to deal professionally with any safeguarding issues that may arise in the course of your practice. Vaccine safety and adverse events following immunisation. Chapter 35 this revised chapter updates the vaccine contraindications section page 6 with new wording on thymectomy and incidental thymectomy. The flu vaccine is available from october 2019 until end of april 2020. More evidence for the advantages of immunisation against influenza virus will be required if current low rates of immunisation are to be improved. Additionally those outside these age groups with a chronic medical condition that increases the risks from influenza infection are also eligible for example diabetes, severe asthma or other lung diseases.
Influenza, in immunisation against infectious disease the green book. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. Influenza immunisation is recommended for all people from six months of age. Immunisation and vaccination guidelines for nurses. Immunisation against infectious diseases the green book influenza chapter. After it was introduced in the 1950s, the rate fell dramatically. Zoster herpes zoster the australian immunisation handbook. Immunisation coalition influenza immunisation coalition.
Immunity is the ability of the human body to protect itself from infectious disease. Seqirus is on the front line of influenza protection, helping guard against costly and lifethreatening epidemics and pandemics. Immunology and vaccinepreventable diseases pink book. For advice on dosing schedules for missed vaccinations, and the immunisation of individuals coming to the uk, consult chapter 11, the uk immunisation schedule, in immunisation against infectious disease the green. It contains information about early childhood development and services and can be kept as a record of your childs health, growth, development, immunisations and other milestones throughout childhood. Yearly immunisation is strongly recommended for older people and other people who are at risk of serious complications from the flu. The influenza chapter in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, which is updated regularly, gives detailed descriptions of. Immunisation of premature infants pubmed central pmc. Seasonal influenza vaccination programme 20192020 hse. Sign in or purchase a subscription to access this content.
This flu immunisation elearning resource is designed to provide all healthcare practitioners involved in delivering the national flu immunisation programme with the knowledge they need to confidently promote high uptake of flu vaccination and effectively deliver the vaccine programme. The flu chapter of the green book has been updated to reflect the latest guidance from the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation in readiness. Influenza types a and b are responsible for most cases of clinical illness in. Older adults 65 years or older should be routinely offered a single dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, if they have not previously received it. As a health provider, you are a trusted source of information for your patients. In the 20192020 national influenza immunisation programme, annual influenza vaccine will be offered to all children aged 210 years on 31 st august 2019. Supply and administration of live attenuated influenza vaccine nasal spray. A list of courses, conferences and study days of relevance to uk health professionals working, or wishing to. Immunisation policy for the uk is available in immunisation against infectious diseases the green book.
Gps and other health care professionals have an important role in prompting patients to consider the benefits of influenza vaccination and addressing concerns about efficacy and safety. Public health england has published updated information and guidance in the green book immunisation against infectious disease. Influenza immunisation has been recommended in the uk since the late 1960s, with the aim of directly protecting those in clinical risk groups who are at a higher risk of influenza associated morbidity and mortality. Annual influenza vaccination should also be offered.
You may have a temporary mild soreness at the injection site. New zealand immunisation schedule ministry of health nz. When attending a public immunisation session at either cowes, grantville or wonthaggi please bring along the following to ensure a smooth and fast process for you and your children. Hps website green book chapter on influenza updated. Before immunisation was introduced there were often over 100,000 cases per year in england and wales. The latest information on vaccines and immunisation procedures for health professionals in the uk, can be found in the green book. Immunisation rates for highrisk groups in the uk are low.
My health, learning and development book green book. Childs health and development record book green book medicare card. The efficacy prevention of illness among vaccinated individuals in controlled trials and effectiveness prevention of illness in vaccinated populations of influenza vaccines is dependent on. Hepatitis b vaccination is recommended for workers who are at risk of injury from bloodcontaminated shar p instr uments, or of being deliberatel y injured or bitten by patients. The immunisation programme in the uk continues to evolve, meeting the demand to improve the control of infectious diseases through vaccination. Its estimated that about 1 in 18 children, 1 in 38 elderly and 1 in 45 adults 3 who get influenzalike illnesses will. Vaccination during pregnancy protects pregnant women from influenza and its complications in pregnancy, and is the best way to protect newborns against influenza. Influenza immunisation program department of health. Effectiveness and safety of inactivated influenza vaccines. Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. Immunisation of healthcare and laboratory staff hepatitis b. Parents and professionals remain unconvinced of the benefits of widespread immunisation against influenza, even for highrisk groups.
The 2020 funded influenza immunisation programme runs from 18 march through 31 december in 2020 from thursday 23 april influenza vaccination will be available for. The immune response to influenza vaccination in pregnant women is similar to that of nonpregnant women. Phe uk immunisation schedule green book chapter 11 20190514t08. An evaluation of the 2018 nsw influenza vaccination program for children aged 6. In a study of influenza seasons from 197677 through 200607, the estimated number of annual influenzaassociated deaths from respiratory and circulatory causes ranged from a low of 3,349 198586 season to a high of.
Immunisation against seasonal influenza the flu jab usually causes no problems. This guide for health professionals provides useful information about influenza and vaccination, along with tips on how to facilitate. The schedule of vaccines listed below applies from 1 july 2019. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious. Immunisation against infectious disease paediatric care. Immunisation by nurses and other health professionals. In particular, individuals receiving complement inhibitor therapy eculizumab are at. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza 1. Premature infants are at increased risk of vaccine preventable infections, but audits have shown that their vaccinations are often delayed. Originally published by the stationery office under licence from department of health 2006. This section is part 1 of the phe uk immunisation schedule. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. The recent updates include changes to the asthma and egg allergy sections and added information on newly licensed influenza vaccines. Overview of immunisations immunisation health topics.
Outstanding doses should be administered where the routine childhood immunisation schedule has not been completed. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions chapter. In the handbook immunisation against infectious diseases green book published by hmso in 1996,1 influenza vaccine has been recommended for the following categories in children. The number of influenzaassociated deaths varies substantially by year, influenza virus type and subtype, and age group. Salisbury d, ramsay m and noakes k eds 2012 immunisation against infectious disease, london. Revised recommendations for the administration of more than one live vaccine. David green and laura craig describe the symptoms and prevalence of hepatitis b, provide information about the hexavalent vaccine being introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule, and discuss the continued importance of screening pregnant women for hepatitis b. The influenza chapter in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, which is updated regularly, gives detailed descriptions of the groups outlined above and guidance for healthcare workers on administering the flu vaccine. Workplace influenza vaccination programs tips health. How effective is the inactivated influenza vaccine when given during pregnancy. Immunisation public health royal college of nursing. Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a reactivation of the varicellazoster virus vzv in. Australian technical advisory group on immunisation atagi statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2020 is available here. Influenza is highly infectious with a usual incubation period of one to three days.
This guidelines summary covers key points for administering influenza immunisation, and who should receive it. Advice provided regarding vaccination for patients taking denosumab. Phe uk immunisation schedule green book chapter 11 phe. Phe influenza immunisation guideline phedhdwp guideline.
Influenza immunisation information including updates for public health professionals. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures for all the vaccine preventable infectious diseases that may occur in the uk. Two doses of influenza vaccine at least one month apart are recommended for children aged less than 9 years who are receiving influenza vaccine for the first time. Influenza, or flu, causes widespread illness every year. New zealand immunisation schedule the national immunisation schedule is the series of vaccines that are offered free to babies, children, adolescents and adults. This includes administering vaccinations included in the childhood immunisation programme and those recommended for adults, including travel vaccines and the annual influenza vaccination. Influenza vaccine is free for all infants and children from six months to under five years of age. Influenza vaccination during pregnancy has been shown to be safe and effective. Influenza vaccine is free for all aboriginal and torres strait islander people aged from six months and older. Immunisation is the most important way of protecting individuals and the population from vaccine preventable infectious diseases. All essential workers not funded, but is often paid for by employers either through a workplace vaccination programme or vouchers. For many years, immunisation against infectious disease the green book has contained a recommendation that when two live vaccines are required in the same individual, then the vaccines should either be given on the same day, or separated by. In 2000, the policy was extended to include all people aged.
Immunisation schedule treatment summary bnf content. Vaccination for certain groups of people is funded under the national immunisation program. Vaccines for the national flu immunisation programme 10. Influenza vaccine archives of disease in childhood. While the evidence base for immunisation of preterm infants is limited, the available data support early.
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